GE JSP39SNSS, Quickset III, Quickset IV User Manual

49-80591-1 05-09 JR

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Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model # ________________

Serial # ________________

You can find them on a label
behind the drawer or behind the
lower oven door on the front of
the range frame.

Quickset III and

Quickset IV Models

Owner’s Manual

Ranges

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . .2–6

Operating Instructions

Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Energy Saver Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11–24

Adjust the Oven Thermostat . . . . .20

Broiling, Broiling Guide . . . . . . . . . . .14

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 12

Convection Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Lower Oven Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Power Outage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Sabbath Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 23

Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Steam Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Timed Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Warming Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–10

Care and Cleaning

Coil Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Control Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Drip Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 31

Lift-Off Oven Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Lift-Up Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Oven Heating Elements . . . . . . . . . . .28

Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Removable Lower Oven

Drawer Pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Removable Warming

Drawer Pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Standard-Clean Oven Interior . . . . 26

Storage Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . 33–36

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . . . . Back Cover

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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In Canada contact us at:
www.GEAppliances.ca

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manual, visit our Website at
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Para consultar una version
en español de este manual de
instrucciones, visite nuestro sitio
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Read all safety instructions before using the product. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire, electric
shock, serious injury or death.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list
of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires
businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning
cycle. Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

To reduce the risk of tipping the range, the range must
be secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket. See
installation instructions shipped with the bracket for complete
details before attempting to install.

For Freestanding Ranges:

To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly,
remove the storage drawer or kick panel and look underneath
the range to see that the leveling leg is engaged in the
bracket. On models without a storage drawer or kick panel,
carefully tip the range forward. The bracket should stop the
range within 4 inches. If it does not, the bracket must be
reinstalled. If the range is pulled from the wall for any reason,
always repeat this procedure to verify the range is properly
secured by the anti-tip bracket.

Never completely remove the leveling legs or the range will
not be secured to the anti-tip device properly.

For Slide-In Ranges:
To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly,

remove the storage drawer or kick panel and look
underneath the range to see that the leveling leg is engaged
in the bracket.

For Drop-In Ranges:
To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly,

lower the oven door and gently apply medium force at
the handle end until movement of the range is detected.
Continue pressing until the anti-tip bracket is engaged
and movement stops. A small amount of movement is
acceptable at the back of the range top, but it should be
stable and not tip once the anti-tip bracket is engaged.
If it does not, the bracket must be reinstalled.

If you did not receive an anti-tip bracket with your purchase,
call 1.800.626.8774 to receive one at no cost (in Canada, call

1.800.561.3344). For installation instructions of the bracket,
visit GEAppliances.com (in Canada, GEAppliances.ca).

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■ Use this appliance for its intended purpose as

described in this Owner’s Manual.

■ Be sure your appliance is properly installed and

grounded by a qualified installer in accordance with
the provided installation instructions.

■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your

range unless it is specifically recommended in this
manual. All other servicing should be referred to
a qualified technician.

■ Before performing any service, unplug the range

or disconnect the power supply at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching
off the circuit breaker.

■ Do not leave children alone—children should not

be left alone or unattended in an area where an
appliance is in use. They should never be allowed
to climb, sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

■ CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to

children above a range or on the backguard of a
range—children climbing on the range to reach
items could be seriously injured.

■ Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp pot

holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from
steam. Do not let pot holders touch hot surface
units or heating elements. Do not use a towel or
other bulky cloth in place of pot holders.

■ Never use your appliance for warming or heating

the room.

■ Do not touch the surface units, the heating

elements or the interior surface of the oven.
These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even
though they are dark in color. During and after use,
do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable
materials contact the surface units, areas nearby
the surface units or any interior area of the oven;
allow sufficient time for cooling first. Other surfaces
of the appliance may become hot enough to cause
burns. Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop,
areas facing the cooktop, oven vent opening,
surfaces near the opening and crevices around the
oven door.

■ Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure

could build up and the container could burst,
causing an injury.

■ Do not use aluminum foil to line the drip pans or

anywhere in the oven, except as described in this
manual. Misuse could result in damage to the range
and shock or fire hazard.

■ Avoid scratching or impacting glass doors, cook

tops or control panels. Doing so may lead to glass
breakage. Do not cook on a product with broken
glass. Shock, fire or cuts may occur.

■ Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at

least an internal temperature of 160°F and poultry
to at least an internal temperature of 180°F. Cooking
to these temperatures usually protects against
foodborne illness.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

■ Do not store or use flammable materials in an oven

or near the cooktop, including paper, plastic, pot
holders, linens, wall coverings, curtains, drapes and
gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids.

■ Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while

using the appliance. These garments may ignite if
they contact hot surfaces causing severe burns.

■ Do not let cooking grease or other flammable

materials accumulate in or near the range. Grease
in the oven or on the cooktop may ignite.

■ Clean ventilating hoods frequently. Grease should

not be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter.

KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM

THE RANGE.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

■ Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up

a flaming pan. Turn the controls off. Smother a
flaming pan on a surface unit by covering the
pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet
or flat tray. Use a multi-purpose dry chemical or
foam-type fire extinguisher.

■ If there is a fire in the oven during baking, smother

the fire by closing the oven door and turning the
oven off or by using a multi-purpose dry chemical
or foam-type fire extinguisher.

■ If there is a fire in the oven during self-clean,

turn the oven off and wait for the fire to go out.
Do not force the door open

. Introduction of fresh
air at self-clean temperatures may lead to a burst
of flame from the oven. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in severe burns.

IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, TAKE THE FOLLOWING

STEPS TO PREVENT THE FIRE FROM SPREADING:

■ Never leave the surface units unattended at

medium or high heat settings. Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy spillovers that may catch
on fire.

■ Never leave oil unattended while frying. If allowed

to heat beyond its smoking point, oil may ignite
resulting in fire that may spread to surrounding
cabinets. Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to monitor oil temperature.

■ To avoid oil spillover and fire, use a minimum

amount of oil when shallow pan-frying and avoid
cooking frozen foods with excessive amounts of ice.

■ Use proper pan size—select cookware having flat

bottoms large enough to cover the surface heating
element. The use of undersized cookware will
expose a portion of the surface unit to direct
contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
Proper relationship of cookware to surface unit
will also improve efficiency.

■ Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,

earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable
for cooktop service; others may break because of
the sudden change in temperature.

■ To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of

flammable materials and spillage, the handle of a
container should be turned toward the center of the
range without extending over nearby surface units.

■ When preparing flaming foods under a hood, turn

the fan on.

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■ Stand away from the range when opening the oven

door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause
burns to hands, face and/or eyes.

■ Keep the oven vent unobstructed.

■ Keep the oven free from grease buildup. Grease

in the oven may ignite.

■ Place oven racks in desired location while oven

is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot,
do not let pot holder contact hot heating element
in oven.

■ When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven,

follow the manufacturer’s directions.

■ Pull the oven rack to the stop-lock position when

loading and unloading food from the oven. This
helps prevent burns from touching hot surfaces
of the door and oven walls.

■ Do not leave items such as paper, cooking utensils

or food in the oven when not in use. Items stored in
an oven can ignite.

■ Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom.

Foil may trap or reflect heat leading to a shock or
fire hazard.

OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

■ Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass

surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the
controls have been turned off.

■ Do not cook on a broken cooktop. If glass cooktop

should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may
penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of
electric shock. Contact a qualified technician
immediately.

■ Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. The cooktop

can be scratched with items such as knives, sharp
instruments, rings or other jewelry, and rivets on
clothing.

■ Do not place or store items that can melt or catch

fire on the glass cooktop, even when it is not being
used. If the cooktop is inadvertently turned on, they

may ignite. Heat from the cooktop or oven vent
after it is turned off may cause them to ignite also.

■ Use CERAMA BRYTE®ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and

CERAMA BRYTE

®

Cleaning Pad to clean the cooktop.
Wait until the cooktop cools and the indicator light
goes out before cleaning. A wet sponge or cloth
on a hot surface can cause steam burns. Some
cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to
a hot surface. Note: Sugar spills are an exception.
They should be scraped off while still hot using an
oven mitt and a scraper. See the Cleaning the glass
cooktop section for detailed instructions.

■ Read and follow all instructions and warnings on

the cleaning cream label.

RADIANT COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(Some models)

■ Do not immerse or soak the removable surface

units. Do not put them in a dishwasher. Do not self­clean the surface units in an oven. Doing so may
cause them to fail presenting a burn or fire hazard.

■ To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric shock,

always be certain that the controls for all surface

units are at the OFF position and all coils are cool
before attempting to lift or remove a coil surface unit.

■ Be sure the drip pans are not covered and are in

place. Their absence during cooking could damage
range parts and wiring.

COIL COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(Some models)

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The self-cleaning feature operates the oven at temperatures high enough to burn away food soils in the
oven. Follow these instructions for safe operation.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

■ Before operating the self-clean cycle, remove pans,

shiny metal oven racks and other utensils from the
oven. Only gray porcelain-coated oven racks may
be left in the oven. Do not use self-clean to clean
other parts, such as drip pans or bowls.

■ Before operating the self-clean cycle, wipe grease

and food soils from the oven. Excessive amount of
grease may ignite leading to smoke damage to
your home.

■ If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn the

oven off and disconnect the power supply. Have it
serviced by a qualified technician.

■ Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket is

essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not
to rub, damage or move the gasket.

■ Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven

cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind
should be used in or around any part of the oven.

SELF-CLEANING OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(Some models)

■ The purpose of the warming drawer is to hold hot

cooked foods at serving temperature. Bacteria will
grow in food while it is below 140°F. Do not put cold
food in warming drawer. Do not heat food for more
than 2 hours. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in foodborne illness.

■ Do not leave paper products, plastics, canned food

or combustible materials in the drawer. They may
ignite.

■ Do not touch the heating element or the interior

surface of the drawer. These surfaces may be hot
enough to cause burns.

■ Use care when opening the drawer. Open the

drawer a crack and let hot air or steam escape
before removing or replacing food. Hot air or
steam that escapes can cause burns to hands,
face and/or eyes.

■ Do not use aluminum foil to line the warming

drawer. Foil is an excellent heat insulator and
will trap heat beneath it. This will upset the
performance of the drawer and potentially
cause a fire hazard.

WARMING DRAWER/LOWER OVEN DRAWER

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(Some models)

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FIRE HAZARD: Never leave the range unattended with the cooktop on medium
or high settings. Keep flammable items away from the cooktop. Turn off all
controls when done cooking. Failure to follow these instructions can result in
fire, serious injury or death.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

How to Set

Push the knob in and turn in either
direction to the setting you want.

For glass cooktop surfaces:

A HOT COOKTOP indicator light will glow
when any radiant element is turned on,
and will remain on until the surface is
cooled to approximately 150°F.

Indicator light will:

■ come on when the unit is turned on or

hot to the touch.

■ stay on even after the unit is turned off.

■ glow until the unit is cooled to

approximately 150°F.

For coil cooktop surfaces:

A surface unit ON indicator light will glow
when any surface unit is on.

The WM (warm) setting (on some models)
on the right REAR surface unit keeps
already heated food warm until ready to
serve.

Dual and Triple Surface Units
and Control Knobs

(on some models)

The surface unit has 2 or 3 cooking sizes
to select from so you can match the size
of the unit to the size of the cookware you
are using.

At both OFF and HI the control clicks into
position. You may hear slight clicking
sounds during cooking, indicating the
control is maintaining your desired setting.

Be sure you turn the control knob to OFF
when you finish cooking.

On some models.

On some models.

Models with a Tri-Ring surface element
only.

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BURNER

SIZE

9"

6"

12"

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Using the Warming Zone

FOOD POISON HAZARD: Bacteria may grow
in food at temperatures below 140°F.

■ Always start with hot food. Do not use

warm setting to heat cold food.

■ Do not use warm setting for more than

2 hours.

Failure to follow these instructions may
result in foodborne illness.

The WARMING ZONE, located in the back
center of the glass surface, will keep hot,
cooked food at serving temperature.
Always start with hot food. Do not use to
heat cold food. Placing uncooked or cold
food on the WARMING ZONE could result
in foodborne illness.

Push and turn the control knob to any
desired setting.

For best results, all foods on the WARMING
ZONE should be covered with a lid or
aluminum foil. When warming pastries
or breads, the cover should be vented
to allow moisture to escape.

Use the lowest setting for breads
and pastries. Use a medium setting for
vegetables, sauces, stews, cream soups,
butter and chocolate. Use the highest
setting for soups (liquid) and hot beverages.
These initial suggested settings are for
reference only. The temperature, type and
amount of food, type of pan, and the time
held will affect the quality of the food.

Always use pot holders or oven mitts when
removing food from the WARMING ZONE,
since cookware and plates will be hot.

NOTE: The surface warmer will not glow red
like the cooking elements.

Models with a bridge burner only.

Warming Zone

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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

Using the Bridge Burner (on some models)

To use the bridge burner, turn the left-front
control knob to the BRIDGE BURNER
settings.

For full bridge surface unit operation, also
turn on the left-rear surface unit.

To use only the front surface unit, turn
the control knob to the FRONT BURNER
settings.

Temperature Limiter on Radiant Glass Cooktops

Every radiant surface unit has a
temperature limiter.

The temperature limiter protects the glass
cooktop from getting too hot.

The temperature limiter may cycle the
units off for a time if:

■ the pan boils dry.

■ the pan bottom is not flat.

■ the pan is off-center.

■ there is no pan on the unit.

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The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.

Home Canning Tips

Be sure the canner is centered over
the surface unit.

Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom.

To prevent burns from steam or heat,
use caution when canning.

Use recipes and procedures from
reputable sources. These are available
from manufacturers such as Ball

®

and

Kerr

®

and the Department of Agriculture

Extension Service.

Flat-bottomed canners are recommended.
Use of water bath canners with rippled
bottoms may extend the time required
to bring the water to a boil.

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Never cook directly on the glass.
Always use cookware.

For Models With a Radiant Glass Cooktop

The radiant cooktop features heating units
beneath a smooth glass surface.

NOTE: A slight odor is normal when
a new cooktop is used for the first time.
It is caused by the heating of new parts
and insulating materials and will disappear
in a short time.

NOTE: On models with light-colored glass
cooktops, it is normal for the cooking zones
to change color when hot or cooling down.
This is temporary and will disappear as the
glass cools to room temperature.

The surface unit will cycle on and off to
maintain your selected control setting.

It is safe to place hot cookware on the
glass surface even when the cooktop
is cool.

Even after the surface units are turned off,
the glass cooktop retains enough heat to
continue cooking. To avoid overcooking,
remove pans from the surface units when
the food is cooked. Avoid placing anything
on the surface unit until it has cooled
completely.

Do not slide cookware across the cooktop because
it can scratch the glass—the glass is scratch-resistant,
not scratchproof.

■ Water stains (mineral deposits) are

removable using the cleaning cream or
full-strength white vinegar.

■ Use of window cleaner may leave an

iridescent film on the cooktop. The
cleaning cream will remove this
discoloration.

■ Don’t store heavy items above the

cooktop. If they drop onto the cooktop,
they can cause damage.

■ Do not use the surface as a cutting

board.

Always place the pan in the center of
the surface unit you are cooking on.

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Selecting types of cookware for radiant glass cooktop models.

Stainless Steel:

recommended

Aluminum:

heavy weight recommended

Good conductivity. Aluminum residues
sometimes appear as scratches on the
cooktop but can be removed if cleaned
immediately. Because of its low melting
point, thin weight aluminum should not
be used.

Copper Bottom:

recommended

Copper may leave residues which can
appear as scratches. The residues can
be removed, as long as the cooktop is
cleaned immediately. However, do not let
these pots boil dry. Overheated metal can
bond to glass cooktops. An overheated
copper bottom pot will leave a residue
that will permanently stain the cooktop
if not removed immediately.

Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron:

recommended if bottom of pan is coated

Porcelain Enamel on Steel:

not recommended

Heating empty pans can cause permanent
damage to cooktop glass. The enamel can
melt and bond to the ceramic cooktop.

Glass-ceramic:

not recommended

Poor performance. Will scratch the surface.

Stoneware:

not recommended

Poor performance. May scratch the
surface.

Cast Iron:

not recommended—unless designed
specifically for glass cooktops

Poor conductivity and slow to absorb heat.
Will scratch the cooktop surface.

Check pans for flat bottoms by using
a straight edge.

Pans with rounded, curved, ridged or
warped bottoms are not recommended.

The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.

For Best Results

■ Place only dry pans on the surface

elements. Do not place lids on the
surface elements, particularly wet lids.

■ Do not use woks that have support

rings. This type of wok will not heat
on glass surface elements.

■ We recommend that you use only a

flat-bottomed wok. They are available
at your local retail store. The bottom
of the wok should have the same
diameter as the surface element
to ensure proper contact.

■ Some special cooking procedures

require specific cookware such as
pressure cookers or deep-fat fryers.
All cookware must have flat bottoms
and be the correct size.

Do not place wet pans

on the glass cooktop.

Do not use woks with support

rings on the glass cooktop.

Use flat-bottomed woks

on the glass cooktop.

NOTE: Follow all cookware manufacturer’s recommendations when using any type of
cookware on the ceramic cooktop.

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Bake/Temp Recall Pad

Touch this pad to select the bake function.

Bake Light

Flashes while in edit mode—you can change the oven
temperature at this point. Glows when the oven is in
bake mode.

Start/On Pad

Must be touched to start any cooking or cleaning
function.

Display

Shows the time of day, oven temperature
and the times set for the timer or automatic
oven operations. The display will show PrE while
preheating. When the oven reaches the selected
temperature, the oven control will beep and the
display will show the oven temperature.

If “F–” and a number or letter flash in the display
and the oven control signals, this indicates a function
error code.

If your oven was set for a timed oven operation
and a power outage occurred, the clock and all
programmed functions must be reset.

The time of day will flash in the display when there
has been a power outage. Reset the clock.

If the function error code appears during the self­cleaning cycle, check the oven door latch. The latch
handle may have been moved, even if only slightly,
from the latched position. Make sure the latch is
moved to the right as far as it will go.

Touch the Clear/Off pad. Allow the oven to cool
for one hour. Put the oven back into operation. If the
function error code repeats, disconnect the power
to the range and call for service.

Display On/Off

To save energy, you can turn off the time of day
clock and the display when the range is not in use.
Touch and hold the + and – pads at the same time
to enable or disable this feature. This will turn the
display on or off. NOTE: The display will remain off
after a power outage.

Kitchen Timer On/Off
or Timer On/Off Pad

Touch this pad to select the timer feature.
Then press + and – pads to adjust time.

Timer Light

Flashes while in edit mode—you can change the set
time at this point. Glows when the timer has been
activated. Flashes again when the time has run out
until the control is reset.

Clock Pad

To set the clock, press this pad
twice and then press the + and –
pads. The time of day will flash in
the display when the oven is first
turned on.

Start Time Pad

Use along with the Cooking Time
or Self Clean pads to set the oven
to start and stop automatically
at a time you set.

Start Time Light

Flashes while in edit mode—you can change the start
time at this point. Glows when the function has been
activated.

Cooking Time Pad

Touch this pad and then touch the
+ or – pads to set the amount of
time you want your food to cook.
The oven will shut off when the
cooking time has run out.

Cooking Time Light

Flashes while in edit mode—you can change the set
time at this point. Glows when the function has been
activated. Flashes again when the time has run out
until the control is reset.

Automatic Oven Light

This lights anytime
the oven has been
programmed using the

Cooking Time or Start
Time functions.

Oven Light On/Off Pad

Touch this pad to turn the oven light
on or off.

– Pad

Short taps to this pad will decrease
the time or temperature by small
amounts. Touch and hold the
pad to decrease the time or
temperature by larger amounts.

+ Pad

Short taps to this pad will increase
the time or temperature by small
amounts. Touch and hold the pad
to increase the time or temperature
by larger amounts.

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Using the oven control, clock
and timer features and settings.

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Cooking

Time

Bake

Temp Recall

Clock

Kitchen

Timer

On/Off

Start
Time

On/Off

Oven

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Using the oven control, clock
and timer features and settings.

Self Clean Pad

Touch this pad to select the self-cleaning function.
See the Using the self-cleaning oven section.

Self Clean Light

Flashes while in edit mode—you can change the
length of time for the self-clean cycle at this point.
Glows when the oven is in the self-clean cycle. After
the self-clean cycle, the light will turn off. Unlatch
the door.

Convection Bake/Temp Recall

Touch this pad to select baking with the convection
function.

Steam Clean

Touch this pad for easier cleaning, light soiling
of the oven cavity or door.

Clear/Off Pad

Touch this pad to cancel ALL oven operations
except the clock and timer.

Broil Hi/Lo Pad

Touch this pad to select the broil function.

Broil Light

Flashes while in edit mode—you can switch from
Hi to Lo Broil at this point. Glows when the oven
is in broil mode.

Indicator Lights

EDIT mode lasts several seconds after the last pad
press. Start Time On/Off and Cooking Time On/Off
will be the only pads lit if either of these options
is selected. (Example: Start Time is selected with
Bake—the Start Time pad will remain lit until the
clock reaches the programmed time, at which point
it will turn off and the Bake/Temp Recall pad light
will light up.)

Power Outage

If a flashing time is in the display, you have
experienced a power failure. Reset the clock.

To reset the clock, touch the Clock pad. Enter the
correct time of day by touching the + or – pads.
Touch the Start/On pad.

To avoid possible burns, place the racks in the desired position before you turn the oven on.

Before you begin…

The racks have stop-locks, so that when placed
correctly on the rack supports, they will stop
before coming completely out and will not tilt.

When placing and removing cookware, pull
the rack out to the bump on the rack support.

To remove a rack, pull it toward you, tilt the
front end up and pull it out.

To replace, place the end of the rack
(stop-locks) on the support, tilt up the front
and push the rack in.

When you are using the rack in the lowest
position (A), you will need to use caution when
pulling the rack out. We recommend that you
pull the rack out several inches and then, using
two pot holders, pull the rack out by holding
the sides of it. The rack is low and you could be
burned if you place your hand in the middle of
the rack and pull all the way out. Be very careful
not to burn your hand on the door when using
the rack in the lowest position (A).

Number of rack positions vary by model.

Using the oven.

CAUTION

Broil

Hi/Lo

Self

Clean

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

To avoid possible burns, place the racks in the desired position before you turn on the oven.

How to Set the Oven for Baking

Touch the Bake pad.

Touch the + or – pads until the desired
temperature is displayed.

Touch the Start/On pad.

The oven will start automatically. The display
will show PrE while preheating. When the oven
reaches the selected temperature, the oven
control will beep several times and the display
will show the oven temperature.

To change the oven temperature during BAKE
cycle, touch the Bake pad and then the + or –
pads to get the new temperature.

Check food for doneness at minimum time
on recipe. Cook longer if necessary.

Touch the Clear/Off pad when baking is
finished and then remove the food from
the oven.

Preheating and Pan Placement

Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it.
Preheating is necessary for good results when
baking cakes, cookies, pastries and breads.

The display will show “PrE” while preheating.
When the oven reaches the selected temperature,
the oven control will beep and the display will
show the oven temperature.

If baking four cake layers at the
same time, place two layers on
rack C and two layers on rack E.
Stagger pans on the rack so one
is not directly above the other.

Baking results will be better if the food is
centered in the oven as much as possible.
Angel Food cake is the exception and should
be placed on the bottom oven rack (position A).
Follow package direction on prepackaged and
frozen foods for pan placement. Pans should
not touch each other or the walls of the oven.
If you need to use two racks, stagger the pans
so one is not directly above the other. Leave
approximately 11⁄2″ between pans and from
the front, back and sides of oven wall.

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The type of margarine will affect baking performance!

Most recipes for baking have been developed using high-fat products such as butter or margarine (80% fat). If you decrease
the fat, the recipe may not give the same results as with a higher-fat product.

Recipe failure can result if cakes, pies, pastries, cookies or candies are made with low-fat spreads. The lower the fat content of
a spread product, the more noticeable these differences become.

Federal standards require products labeled “margarine” to contain at least 80% fat by weight. Low-fat spreads, on the other hand,
contain less fat and more water. The high moisture content of these spreads affects the texture and flavor of baked goods. For
best results with your old favorite recipes, use margarine, butter or stick spreads containing at least 70% vegetable oil.

Do not place foods or baking stone
directly on the oven floor.

Aluminum Foil

Do not use aluminum foil on the bottom of the oven.

Never entirely cover a rack with aluminum foil.
This will disturb the heat circulation and result
in poor baking.

A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch
a spillover by placing it on a lower rack several
inches below the food.

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Using the oven.

How to Set the Oven for Broiling

Use Lo Broil to cook foods such as poultry
or thick cuts of meat thoroughly without
overbrowning them.

Place the food on a broiler grid
in a broiler pan designed for broiling.

Follow suggested rack positions
in the Broiling Guide.

Touch the Broil Hi/Lo pad once
for Hi Broil.

To change to Lo Broil, touch the Broil
Hi/Lo pad again.

Touch the Start pad.

When broiling is finished, touch
the Clear/Off pad.

Leave the door open to the broil stop
position. The door stays open by itself,
yet the proper temperature is maintained
in the oven.

For all other models:

For models JSS28 and JDS28:

Door Positioning During Broiling:

The size, weight, thickness,
starting temperature
and your preference
of doneness will affect
broiling times. This guide
is based on meats at
refrigerator temperature.

† The U.S. Department of

Agriculture says “Rare beef is
popular, but you should know
that cooking it to only 140°F
means some food poisoning
organisms may survive.” (Source:
Safe Food Book. Your Kitchen
Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985.)

Broiling Guide

Type or

Food Doneness Thickness Rack Position* Comments

Beef Rare (140°F) Steaks – E or F (food should be 1″ Steaks less than 1″ thick

1″ thick to 3″ from broil element) are difficult to cook

rare. They cook through

Medium (160°F) Steaks – E (food should be 3″ before browning.

3/4″ to 1″ thick to 4″ from broil element) To prevent curling of

meat, slash fat at 1″

Well Done (170°F) Steaks – D or E (food should be 3″ intervals.

3/4″ to 1″ thick to 5″ from broil element)

or Ground Beef Patties

Chicken Breast, boneless C (food should be 8″ Broil skin-side-down

to 9″ from broil element) first.

Breast, bone-in C (food should be 7″

to 8″ from broil element)

Fish Fillets 1/2″ to 1″ thick D or E (food should be 3″ Handle and turn very

to 6″ from broil element) carefully.

Pork Chops Well Done (170°F) 3/4″ thick D (food should be 6″ To prevent curling of

to 7″ from broil element) meat, slash fat at 1″

intervals.

Preheat the broiler for 2 minutes to improve performance.

*Use rack position A for the smaller 2-rack position oven.

If your range is connected to 208 volts, rare steaks may be broiled by preheating the broiler
and positioning the oven rack one position higher.

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Convection Baking

Ideal for evenly browned baked foods
cooked on multiple shelves.

• Good for large quantities of baked
foods.

• Good results with cookies, biscuits,
brownies, cupcakes, cream puffs,
sweet rolls, angel food cake and
bread. The convection fan circulates
the heated air evenly over and
around the food.

The Convection Fan

During Convection Bake, the fan will
operate continuously. The fan will stop
when the oven door is opened, but the
heat will not turn off. The fan will resume
operation when the door is closed.
During preheating (PrE) the fan will come
on for 10 seconds and then shut off.

Auto Temp Conversion

When convection baking, the Auto Temp
Conversion feature automatically
reduces the set regular baking
temperature by 20°F.

Increase the Convection Baking
temperature setting 20°F higher
for faster cooking of large cuts
of meat and poultry.

How to Set the Oven for
Convection Baking

Touch the Convection Bake pad.

Touch the + or – pads until the
desired temperature is displayed.

Touch the Start/On pad.

The oven will start automatically.
The display will show PrE while
preheating. When the oven reaches
the selected temperature, the oven
control will beep several times and
the display will show the oven
temperature.

Check food for doneness
at the minimum time on the recipe.
Cook longer if necessary.

Touch the Clear/Off pad when
baking is finished, and then remove
the food from the oven.

To change the oven temperature during
Convection Bake, touch the Convection
Bake pad and then the + or – pads
to set the new temperature.

In a convection oven, a fan circulates hot
air over, under and around the food. This
circulating hot air is evenly distributed
throughout the oven cavity. As a result,
foods are evenly cooked and browned –
often in less time than with regular heat.

When baking cookies, you will get the
best results if you use a flat cookie sheet
instead of a pan with low sides.

Cookware for Convection
Cooking

Before using your convection oven,
check to see if your cookware leaves
room for air circulation in the oven. If
you are baking with several pans, leave
space between them. Also, be sure the
pans do not touch each other or the
walls of the oven.

Paper and Plastic

Heat-resistant paper and plastic
containers that are recommended for
use in regular baking can also be used
for convection baking but should not be
used at temperatures higher than the
temperature recommended by the
cookware manufacturer. Plastic
cookware that is heat-resistant to
temperatures of 400°F can also be used.

Metal and Glass

Any type of cookware will work in your
convection oven; however, metal pans
heat the fastest and are recommended
for convection baking.

• Darkened or matte-finished pans will
bake faster than shiny pans.

• Glass or ceramic pans cook more
slowly.

For recipes like oven-baked chicken,
use a pan with low sides. Hot air cannot
circulate well around food in a pan with
high sides.

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FOOD POISON HAZARD: Bacteria may grow in food at temperatures below 140°F.

• Always start with hot food. Do not use warm settings to heat cold food.

• Do not warm food for more than 2 hours.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in foodborne illness.

The warming drawer will keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot food.
Do not use to heat cold food other than crisping crackers, chips or dry cereal.

When Using the Warming Drawer

Push and turn the control knob to any
desired setting.

The warming drawer will keep hot, cooked
foods warm.

Do not line the warming drawer or pan
with aluminum foil. Foil is an excellent heat
insulator and will trap heat beneath it. This
will upset the performance of the drawer
and could damage the interior finish.

Allow approximately 25 minutes for the
warming drawer to preheat.

■ Do not put liquid or water in the warming

drawer.

■ All foods placed in the warming drawer

should be covered with a lid or aluminum
foil. When warming pastries or breads, the
cover should be vented to allow moisture
to escape.

■ Food should be kept hot in its cooking

container or transferred to a heat-safe
serving dish.

NOTE: Plastic containers or plastic wrap will
melt if in direct contact with the drawer, pan
or a hot utensil. Melted plastic may not be
removable and is not covered under your
warranty.

■ Remove serving spoons, etc., before

placing containers in warming drawer.

Using the warming drawer. (on some models)

Temperature Selection Chart

To keep several different foods hot, set the
control to the food needing the highest setting.

■ The temperature, type and amount of food,

and the time held will affect the quality of
the food.

■ Repeated opening of the drawer allows

the hot air to escape and the food to cool.

■ With large loads it may be necessary to

use a higher warming drawer setting and
cover some of the cooked food items.

■

Do not use plastic containers or plastic wrap.

Food Type Control Setting

Casserole MED
Chili HI
Pizza MED
Potatoes, baked HI
Tortilla Chips LO
Waffles LO

To Crisp Stale Items

■ Place food in low-sided dishes or pans.

■ Preheat on LO setting.

■ Check crispness after 45 minutes. Add time

as needed.

To Warm Serving Bowls and Plates

Dishes will be hot. Use pot holders or mitts
when removing hot dishes.

To warm serving bowls and plates, set the
control on LO.

■ Use only heat-safe dishes.

■ If you want to heat fine china, please check

with the manufacturer of the dishes for
their maximum heat tolerance.

■ You may warm empty serving dishes

while preheating the drawer.

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To Use the Lower Oven Drawer

Push in and turn the lower oven
drawer knob to any desired setting.

Allow the lower oven drawer to
preheat.

■ The ON signal light is located above the

knob and glows when the knob is in the
ON position. It remains ON until the knob
is moved to the OFF position.

■ The “Heating” signal light is located below

the knob and glows when the heating
elements are active. Preheat is complete
after the “Heating” signal has turned
off for the first time after the knob is
turned on.

NOTES:

■ Always use the included drawer rack

when using the lower oven drawer.

■ The lower oven drawer cannot be used

during a self-clean cycle of the upper
oven.

■ Do not put food, foil or cookware directly

on the bottom of the lower oven drawer.
Always use the included drawer rack.

■ If foods require a cover, use only

foil or lids able to withstand baking
temperatures. Do not use plastic.

■ Maximum height of foods that can be

baked in the lower oven drawer is 31/2″.

■ Do not put liquid or water in the lower

oven drawer.

■ Never place plastics, paper, canned foods

or combustible material in the lower oven
drawer.

The lower oven drawer may be used to bake foods using the same times and temperatures as a standard oven.
Foods ideal for baking in the lower oven drawer include pizza, frozen foods, casseroles, biscuits, rolls and many
desserts.

Push in and turn the lower oven drawer
knob to any desired setting.

When Using the Lower Oven Drawer Warm Setting

The WARM SETTING of the lower oven
drawer can be used to keep hot cooked
foods at serving temperatures. Always start
with hot food. Do not use the WARM
SETTING to heat cold food other than
crisping crackers, chips or dry cereal.

NOTE: The beginning temperature of the
food, the amount of food, the type of food,
the container and the amount of time the
food is in the drawer will affect the quality
and ending temperature of the food.

Push in and turn the control knob to
the warm setting.

The lower oven drawer uses less energy than the upper oven.
Allow the following approximate times for preheating:

Desired Lower Preheat
Oven Temperature Time

WARM 10 minutes

350°F 15 minutes

425°F 25 minutes

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Not all features are on all models.

To Set the Timer

The timer does not control oven operations.
The maximum setting on the timer is
9 hours and 59 minutes.

Touch the Kitchen Timer On/Off pad.

Touch the + or – pads until the
amount of time you want shows in
the display. The maximum time that
can be entered in minutes is 59.
Times more than 59 minutes should
be changed to hours and minutes.

If you make a mistake, touch the Kitchen
Timer On/Off pad and begin again.

Touch the Start/On pad. The time will
start counting down, although the
display does not change until one
minute has passed.

When the timer reaches :00, the
control will beep 3 times followed by
one beep every 6 seconds until the
Kitchen Timer On/Off pad is touched.

The timer is a minute timer only.

The Clear/Off pad does not affect
the timer.

Using the clock and timer.

To Set the Clock

The clock must be set to the correct time
of day for the automatic oven timing
functions to work properly. The time of day
cannot be changed during a delayed
cooking or a delayed self-cleaning cycle.

Touch the Clock pad twice.

Touch the + or – pads.

If the + or – pads are not touched within
one minute after you touch the Clock pad,
the display reverts to the original setting.

If this happens, touch the Clock pad twice
and reenter the time of day.

Touch the Start/On pad until the time
of day shows in the display. This
enters the time and starts the clock.

To check the time of day when the display
is showing other information, simply touch
the Clock pad. The time of day shows until
another pad is touched.

Make sure the clock is set to the correct
time of day.

To Turn Off the Clock Display

If you have several clocks in your kitchen,
you may wish to turn off the time of day
clock display on your range.

Touch the Clock pad once to turn
off the time of day display. Although
you will not be able to see it, the clock
maintains the correct time of day.

Touch the Clock pad twice to recall
the clock display.

NOTE: If the clock cannot be recalled or it
will not stay permanently displayed, the
Energy Saver Mode feature is on. To turn
the feature off, see the Energy Saver Mode
section.

To Reset the Timer

If the display is still showing the time
remaining, you may change it by touching
the Kitchen Timer On/Off pad, then
touching the + or – pads until the time you
want appears in the display.

If the remaining time is not in the display
(clock, start time or cooking time are in
the display), recall the remaining time by
touching the Kitchen Timer On/Off pad
and then touching the + or – pads to
enter the new time you want.

To Cancel the Timer

Touch the Kitchen Timer On/Off
pad twice.

Clock

Start

On

Kitchen

Timer

On/Off

Start

On

Do not lock the oven door with the latch during timed cooking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only.

NOTE: Foods that spoil easily—such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork—should not be allowed to sit
for more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure
that the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.

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How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop

The oven will turn on immediately and cook
for a selected length of time. At the end of
the cooking time, the oven will turn off
automatically.

Touch the Bake pad.

Touch the + or – pads to set the
oven temperature.

Touch the Cooking Time pad.

NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating,
you may need to add additional time
to the length of the cooking time.

Touch the + or – pads to set the
baking time.

The cooking time that you entered will be
displayed. (If you select Cooking Time first
and then adjust the Bake Temperature,
the oven temperature will be displayed
instead.)

Touch the Start/On pad.

The display shows either the oven
temperature that you set or the cooking
time countdown. (The display starts with
PrE if showing the oven temperature.)

The oven will continue to cook for the
programmed amount of time, then turn
off automatically.

Touch the Clear/Off pad to cancel
if necessary.

Remove the food from the oven.
Remember, even though the oven shuts off
automatically, foods continue cooking after
controls are off.

How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop

The oven will turn on at the time of day you
set, cook for a specific length of time and
then turn off automatically.

Make sure the clock shows the correct
time of day.

Touch the Bake pad.

Touch the + or – pads to set the
oven temperature.

Touch the Cooking Time pad.

Touch the + or – pads to set the
desired length of cooking time.

Touch the Start Time pad.

Touch the + or – pads to set the time of
day you want the oven to turn on and
start cooking.

Touch the Start/On pad.

NOTE: An attention tone will sound if you
are using timed baking and do not touch
the Start/On pad.

NOTE: If you would like to check the times
you have set, touch the Start Time pad to
check the start time you have set or touch
the Cooking Time pad to check the length
of cooking time you have set.

When the oven turns on at the time of day
you have set, the display will show PrE until
it reaches the selected temperature, then it
will display the oven temperature.

At the end of cooking time, the oven
will turn off and the end-of-cycle tone
will sound.

Touch the Clear/Off pad to cancel
if necessary.

Remove the food from the oven.
Remember, even though the oven shuts off
automatically, foods continue cooking after
controls are off.

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Time

Start

On

Clear

Off

Bake

Temp Recall

Cooking

Time

Start
Time

Start

On

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Your new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features
and how you may activate them.

The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day. They remain in the
control’s memory until the steps are repeated.

When the display shows your choice, touch the Start/On pad. The special features will remain in memory after
a power failure.

NOTE: The Sabbath feature and the Thermostat Adjustment feature are also Special Features, but they are
addressed separately in the following sections.

Special features of your oven control.

12 Hour Shutoff

With this feature, should you forget
and leave the oven on, the control will
automatically turn off the oven after
12 hours during baking functions or after
3 hours during a broil function.

If you wish to turn OFF this feature, follow
the steps below.

Touch the Bake and Broil Hi/Lo pads
at the same time until the display
shows SF.

Touch the Clock pad. The display will
show ON (12 hour shutoff). Touch the
Clock pad repeatedly until the display
shows OFF (no shutoff).

Touch the Start/On pad to activate
the no shut-off and leave the control
set in this special features mode.

Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!

You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few
weeks to become more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust
the thermostat yourself.

Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of your oven.
These thermometers may vary 20–40 degrees.

NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling or the self-cleaning temperatures. The adjustment will be
retained in memory after a power failure.

To Adjust the Thermostat

Touch the Bake and Broil Hi/Lo pads
at the same time until the display
shows SF.

Touch the Bake pad. A two-digit
number shows in the display.

The oven temperature can be
adjusted up to (+) 35°F hotter or
(–) 35°F cooler. Touch the + pad to
increase the temperature in 1-degree
increments.

Touch the – pad to decrease the
temperature in 1-degree increments.

When you have made the
adjustment, touch the Start/On pad
to go back to the time of day display.
Use your oven as you would normally.

NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the
broiling or self-cleaning temperatures. It will
be retained in memory after a power failure.

Energy Saver Mode

To save energy, you can turn off the time
of day clock and the display when the
range is not in use.

Press and hold the + and – pads
at the same time to enable or disable
this feature. This will turn the display
on or off.

NOTE: The display will remain off after
a power outage.

Bake

Temp Recall

+

Clock

Start

On

Broil

Hi/Lo

Bake

Temp Recall

Bake

Temp Recall

+

Start

On

Broil

Hi/Lo

When the display shows ⊃ the oven is
set in Sabbath. When the display shows

⊃ the oven is baking/roasting.

⊃

The Sabbath feature can be used for baking only. It cannot be used for broiling, self-cleaning, convection baking, steam cleaning or delay start
cooking.

NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed. The bulb may be
removed. See the Oven Light Replacement section. On models with a light switch on the control panel, the oven light may be turned on and left on.

How to Set Sabbath Feature for Timed Baking—Immediate Start and
Automatic Stop

NOTE: To understand how the oven control works,

practice using regular (non-Sabbath) Immediate Start
and Automatic Stop before entering the Sabbath mode.

Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day and
the oven is off.

Touch and hold both the Bake and Broil Hi/Lo
pads, at the same time, until the display shows SF.

Tap the Clock pad until SAb appears
in the display.

Touch the Start/On pad and ⊃ will
appear in the display.

Touch the Cooking Time pad.

Touch the + or – pads to set the desired length
of cooking time between 1 minute and 9 hours
and 59 minutes. The cooking time that you
entered will be displayed.

Touch the Start/On pad.

Touch the Bake pad. No signal will be given.

The preset starting temperature will
automatically be set to 350.° Tap the +
or – pads to increase or decrease the
temperature in 25° increments. The
temperature can be set between 175° and

550.° No signal or temperature will be given.
Touch the Start/On pad.

After a random delay period of approximately
30 seconds to 1 minute, ⊃will appear
in the display indicating that the oven is
baking/roasting. If ⊃ doesn’t appear
in the display, start again at Step 7.

To adjust the oven temperature, touch the
Bake pad and tap the + or – pads to increase
or decrease the temperature in 25° increments.
Touch the Start/On pad.

When cooking is finished, the display will change from
⊃ to ⊃ indicating that the oven has turned OFF but
is still set in Sabbath. Remove the cooked food.

⊃

⊃

⊃

Using the Sabbath feature.

(on some models)

(Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays)

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How to Set Sabbath Feature for Regular Baking

NOTE: To understand how the oven control works,

practice using regular baking (non-Sabbath) before
entering Sabbath mode.

Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day and
the oven is off.

Touch and hold both the Bake and Broil Hi/Lo
pads, at the same time, until the display shows SF.

Tap the Clock pad until SAb appears
in the display.

Touch the Start/On pad and ⊃ will
appear in the display.

Touch the Bake pad. No signal will
be given.

The preset starting temperature will
automatically be set to 350.° Tap the + or –
pads to increase or decrease the temperature
in 25° increments. The temperature can be set
between 175° and 550.° No signal or
temperature will be given.

Touch the Start/On pad.

After a random delay period of approximately
30 seconds to 1 minute, ⊃ will appear
in the display indicating that the oven is
baking/roasting. If ⊃ doesn’t appear
in the display, start again at Step 4.

To adjust the oven temperature, touch the
Bake pad and tap the + or – pads to increase
or decrease the temperature in 25° increments.
Touch the Start/On pad.

NOTE: The Clear/Off and Cooking Time pads are
active during the Sabbath feature.

⊃

⊃

When the display shows ⊃ the oven is
set in Sabbath. When the display shows

⊃ the oven is baking/roasting.

⊃

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How to Exit the Sabbath Feature

Touch the Clear/Off pad.

If the oven is cooking, wait for a random delay
period of approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute,
until only ⊃ is in the display.

Touch and hold both the Bake and Broil Hi/Lo
pads, at the same time, until the display shows SF.

Tap the Clock pad until ON or OFF appears in the
display. ON indicates that the oven will automatically
turn off after 12 hours. OFF indicates that the oven will
not automatically turn off. See the Special Features
section for an explanation of the 12-Hour Shutoff
feature.

Touch the Start/On pad.

NOTE: If a power outage occurred while the oven was in
Sabbath, the oven will automatically turn off and stay off
even when the power returns. The oven control must
be reset.

+

Bake

Temp Recall

Clock

Start

On

Bake

Temp Recall

Start

On

Broil

Hi/Lo

+

Bake

Temp Recall

Broil

Hi/Lo

Clock

Start

On

Cooking

Time

Start

On

Clear

Off

+

Bake

Temp Recall

Broil

Hi/Lo

Clock

Start

On

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Before a Clean Cycle

If your range has this control pad, it has a self-cleaning oven.
Follow these instructions.

If not, refer to the Porcelain Oven Cleaning section for oven cleaning instructions.

We recommend venting your kitchen with
an open window or using a ventilation fan
or hood during the first self-clean cycle.

Remove broiler pan, broiler grid, all
cookware and any aluminum foil from
the oven.

NOTE:

■ If your oven is equipped with

shiny, silver-colored oven racks, we
recommend to remove them before
you begin the self-clean cycle. They
may remain in the oven during the
self-clean cycle, but they will darken,
lose their luster and become hard
to slide.

■ If your oven is equipped with gray

porcelain-coated oven racks, they
may be left in the oven during the
self-clean cycle.

Soil on the front frame of the range and
outside the gasket on the door will need
to be cleaned by hand. Clean these areas
with hot water, soap-filled or plastic
scouring pads or cleansers such as
Soft Scrub

®

. Rinse well with clean water

and dry.

Do not clean the gasket. The fiberglass
material of the oven door gasket cannot
withstand abrasion. It is essential for the
gasket to remain intact. If you notice it
becoming worn or frayed, replace it.

Make sure the oven light bulb cover
is in place and the oven light is off.

IMPORTANT: The health of some birds
is extremely sensitive to the fumes given
off during the self-cleaning cycle of
any range. Move birds to another
well-ventilated room.

Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom.

How to Set the Oven for Cleaning

Follow the directions in the Before a Clean
Cycle section.

Latch the door.

NOTE: Never force the latch. If the oven
is too hot, you will not be able to slide
the latch. Allow the oven to cool.

Touch the Self Clean pad.

Touch the + or – pads until the
desired Clean Time is displayed.

The Clean Time is normally 4 hours and
20 minutes. You can change the Clean
Time to any time between 3 and 5 hours,
depending on the amount of soil in your
oven.

Touch the Start/On pad.

The self-clean cycle will automatically
begin after Clean is displayed and the
time countdown appears in the display.

While the oven is self-cleaning, you can
touch the Clock pad to display the time
of day. To return to the clean countdown,
touch the Self Clean pad.

The oven shuts off automatically when the
clean cycle is complete, and 0:00 will flash
in the display.

Slide the latch handle to the left as far
as it will go and open the door.

NOTE: Never force the latch handle.
Forcing the handle will damage the door
lock mechanism.

Self

Clean

Using the self-cleaning oven.

(on some models)

FIRE HAZARD: Wipe grease and heavy soil from oven before self-cleaning.
Failure to do so may result in an oven fire.

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Self

Clean

Start

On

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Using the self-cleaning oven.

(on some models)

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How to Delay the Start of Cleaning (on some models)

Make sure the clock shows the correct time
of day.

Latch the door.

Touch the Self Clean pad.

Using the + or – pads, enter
the desired clean time.

Touch the Start Time pad.
The earliest start time you can set
will appear in the display.

Using the + or – pads, enter the time
of day you want the clean cycle to
start.

Touch the Start/On pad.

The display will show the start time. It will
not be possible to unlatch the oven door
until the temperature drops below the lock
temperature.

The oven shuts off automatically when the
clean cycle is complete, and 0:00 will flash
in the display.

After a Clean Cycle

You may notice some white ash in the
oven. Wipe it up with a damp cloth after
the oven cools.

If white spots remain, remove them with
a soap-filled steel wool pad and rinse
thoroughly with a vinegar and water
mixture.

These deposits are usually a salt residue
that cannot be removed by the clean
cycle.

If the oven is not clean after one clean
cycle, repeat the cycle.

■ You cannot set the oven for cooking until

the oven is cool enough for the door to
be unlatched.

■ While the oven is self-cleaning, you

can press the Clock pad to display the
time of day. To return to the clean
countdown, press the Self Clean pad.

■ Apply a small amount of vegetable oil

to a paper towel and wipe the edges of
the oven racks with the paper towel. Do
not spray with Pam® or other lubricant
sprays.

To Stop a Clean Cycle

Touch the Clear/Off pad.

Wait until the oven has cooled below the
locking temperature to unlatch the door.
You will not be able to open the door right
away unless the oven has cooled below
the locking temperature.

Self

Clean

Start
Time

Start

On

Using Steam Clean.

(on some models)

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Safety Instructions

Remove racks and accessories
from the oven cavity. Do not place
cookware or other items in the oven
during the Steam Clean cycle.

Pour 1 cup (8 oz.) room-temperature
water onto the recessed area of the
oven bottom. Do not add cleaning
solutions or chemicals of any kind
to the water.

Close the door.

Press the Steam Clean pad; then press
Start/On.

A 30-minute cycle will begin to count
down on the display.

When the Steam Clean cycle is
complete, the oven control will beep
and the Steam Clean light will blink.
Press the Clear/Off pad.

The oven bottom and remaining water
will still be very warm at the end of the
cycle. This is normal.

Remove soils using a scrub brush or
nylon scouring pad. A soap-filled steel
wool pad may be used only on the
porcelain oven interior. The use of

abrasive pads will scratch the door
glass. Do not wipe soil or water onto

the door gasket.

Remove any remaining water with
a dry cloth or sponge.

Leave the door open to air dry.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• If a steam clean cycle is initiated
without water, press the Clear/Off pad
to end the cycle. Wait for the range
to cool to room temperature before
pouring water into the recessed area
and initiating another steam cycle.

• Do not open the door during the Steam
Clean cycle. An error beep will sound
upon opening the door.

• Press Clear/Off pad at any time to end
the cycle.

• If mineral deposits remain in the oven
bottom after cleaning, use a cloth or
sponge soaked in vinegar to remove
them.

• Some water may drip from the bottom
of the oven door. If this happens, wipe
it up at the end of the cycle.

• The door gasket may be wet when
the Steam Clean cycle finishes. This
is normal. Do not clean the gasket.

• If soil still remains after cleaning the
oven, see the Care and cleaning of the
range section of the Owner’s Manual for
additional options.

To Begin Steam Clean Cycle:

During the steam clean
cycle, the oven bottom

becomes hot enough
to cause burns. Wait until the cycle is over
(30 minutes) before wiping the inside surfaces
of the oven. Failure to do so may result in burns.

The Steam Clean cycle makes it easier to clean light
soiling off the standard-clean porcelain oven interior.

The range should be at room temperature before
beginning the Steam Clean cycle. If the oven is too hot,

“hot” will appear on the display and the cycle will not
activate until the oven cools down.

The Steam Clean cycle performs best on new spills
or soils. Burned-on food is more difficult to remove.

CAUTION

Pour 8 ounces of water onto the oven
oor.

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Do not use a steel wool pad; it will
scratch the surface.

To clean the stainless steel surface, use
warm, sudsy water or a stainless steel
cleaner or polish. Always wipe the surface
in the direction of the grain. Follow the
cleaner instructions for cleaning the
stainless steel surface.

To inquire about purchasing stainless steel
appliance cleaner or polish, or to find the
location of a dealer nearest you, please call
our toll-free number:

National Parts Center 1.800.626.2002
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Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models)

Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.

If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or

any reason, be sure the anti-tip device is reengaged
properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this precaution could result in
tipping of the range and cause injury.

Control Panel

It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after
each use of the oven. Use a damp cloth to
clean or rinse. For cleaning, use mild soap and
water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water.
For rinsing, use clean water. Polish dry with a
soft cloth.

Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid
cleaners, plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners
on the control panel—they will damage the
finish.

Painted Surfaces

Painted surfaces include the sides of the range
and the door, top of control panel and the
drawer front. Clean these with soap and water
or a vinegar and water solution.

Do not use commercial oven cleaners, cleaning
powders, steel wool or harsh abrasives on any
painted surface.

How to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape

Carefully grasp a corner of the protective
shipping film with your fingers and slowly peel
it from the appliance surface. Do not use any
sharp items to remove the film. Remove all of
the film before using the appliance for the first
time.

To ensure no damage is done to the finish
of the product, the safest way to remove
the adhesive from packaging tape on new
appliances is an application of a household
liquid dishwashing detergent. Apply with
a soft cloth and allow to soak.

NOTE: The adhesive must be removed from
all parts. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.

Control Knobs

The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.

Make sure the knobs are in the OFF positions
and pull them straight off the stems for
cleaning.

The knobs can be cleaned in a dishwasher or
they may also be washed with soap and water.
Make sure the inside of the knobs are dry
before replacing.

Replace the knobs, in the OFF position to
ensure proper placement.

Porcelain Enamel Cooktop (on some models)

The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but
breakable if misused. This finish is acid­resistant. However, any acidic foods spilled
(such as fruit juices, tomato or vinegar)
should not be permitted to remain
on the finish.

If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot,
use a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe it up

right away. When the surface has cooled,
wash with soap and water. Rinse well.

For other spills such as fat spatterings,
wash with soap and water or cleansing
powders after the surface has cooled.
Rinse well. Polish with a dry cloth.

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Radiant glass models:

Coil cooktop models:

Oven Vent on Radiant Glass or Coil Cooktops

On glass cooktop models, the oven vent is
located behind the right-rear surface unit.

On coil cooktop models, the oven is vented
through an opening under the right-rear
surface unit.

This area could become hot during oven use.

It is normal for steam to come out of the vent,
and moisture may collect underneath it when
the oven is in use.

The vent is important for proper air circulation.
Never block this vent.

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Safety Instructions

Care and cleaning of the range.

Porcelain Oven Interior (on standard-clean models)

With proper care, the porcelain enamel finish on
the inside of the oven—top, bottom, sides, back
and inside of the door—will stay new-looking for
years.

Let the oven cool before cleaning.
We recommend that you wear rubber gloves
when cleaning the oven.

Soap and water will normally do the job. Heavy
spattering or spillovers may require cleaning
with a mild abrasive cleaner. Soap-filled
scouring pads may also be used.

Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or
acid content (such as tomatoes, sauerkraut,
fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface.
They may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.

Household ammonia may make the cleaning
job easier. Place 1/2 cup in a shallow glass or
pottery container in a cold oven overnight.
The ammonia fumes will help loosen
the burned-on grease and food.

If necessary, you may use an oven cleaner.
Follow the package directions.

■ Do not spray oven cleaner on the electrical

controls and switches because it could cause
a short circuit and result in sparking or fire.

■ Do not allow a film from the cleaner to build

up on the temperature sensor—it could cause
the oven to heat improperly. (The sensor is
located at the top of the oven.) Carefully wipe
the sensor clean after each oven cleaning,
being careful not to move the sensor as
a change in its position could affect how
the oven bakes.

■ Do not spray any oven cleaner on the oven

door, handles or any exterior surface of the
oven, cabinets or painted surfaces. The cleaner
can damage these surfaces.

NOTE: Allow drawer to cool before removing
pan.

NOTE: Wipe spills promptly after each use.

■ The drawer has a removable pan for easy

cleaning. Clean with hot, soapy water and a
sponge or dish towel. Dry with a clean cloth.
Replace the pan in the lower oven drawer.

■ Never place, use or self-clean the lower oven

drawer pan in the upper oven (on some
models).

Removable Warming/Lower Oven Drawer Pan (on some models)

NOTE: For models with an electric

warming drawer or lower oven drawer,
before performing any adjustments,
cleaning or service, disconnect the
range electrical power supply at the
household distribution panel by
removing the fuse or switching off the
circuit breaker. Make sure the drawer
heating element is cool.

The gasket is designed with a gap at the
bottom to allow for proper air circulation.

Do not rub or clean the door gasket—it has
an extremely low resistance to abrasion.

If you notice the gasket becoming worn,
frayed or damaged in any way or if it has
become displaced on the door, you should
have it replaced.

To clean the inside of the door:

On self-clean models:

■ Because the area inside the gasket is

cleaned during the self-clean cycle,
you do not need to clean this by hand.

■ The area outside the gasket and the door

liner can be cleaned with a soap-filled
or plastic scouring pad, hot water and
detergent. Rinse well with a vinegar
and water solution.

On standard-clean models:

■ Soap and water will normally work. Heavy

spattering or spillovers may require cleaning
with a mild abrasive cleaner. Soap-filled
scouring pads may also be used.

■ See also Porcelain Oven Interior section.

To clean the outside of the door:

■ Use soap and water to thoroughly clean

the top, sides and front of the oven door.
Rinse well. You may also use a glass cleaner
to clean the glass on the outside of the door.
Do not let water drip into the vent openings.

■ If any stain on the door vent trim is

persistent, use a soft abrasive cleaner
and a sponge-scrubber for best results.

■ Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato

sauces and basting materials containing
acids may cause discoloration and should
be wiped up immediately. When surface is
cool, clean and rinse.

■ Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders

or harsh abrasives on the outside of the door.

Lift-Off Oven Door

Cleaning the Oven Door

The door is very heavy. Be careful when
removing and lifting the door.

Do not lift the door by the handle.

To remove the door:

Fully open the door.

Pull the hinge locks down toward the door
frame, to the unlocked position. A tool,
such as a small flat-blade screwdriver,
may be required.

Firmly grasp both sides of the door
at the top.

Close door to the door removal position,
which is halfway between the broil stop
position and fully closed.

Lift door up and out until the hinge arm
is clear of the slot.

To replace the door:

Firmly grasp both sides of the door
at the top.

With the
door at the
same angle
as the removal
position, seat the
indentation of the
hinge arm into the
bottom edge of the
hinge slot. The notch in the hinge arm
must be fully seated into the bottom
of the slot.

Fully open the door. If the door will not
fully open, the indentation is not seated
correctly in the bottom edge of the slot.

Push the hinge locks up against the front
frame of the oven cavity to the locked
position.

Close the oven door.

Hinge
lock

Removal position

Indentation

Bottom

edge of

slot

Hinge
lock

Slot

Push hinge locks up to lock.

Pull hinge locks down to unlock.

Hinge arm

Hinge

arm

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Care and cleaning of the range.

Oven Heating Elements

Do not clean the bake element or the broil
element. Any soil will burn off when the
elements are heated.

To clean the oven floor, gently lift the bake
element (if element is above oven floor).
Clean with warm, soapy water.

Oven Racks

All oven racks may be cleaned by hand
with an abrasive cleaner or steel wool.
After cleaning, rinse the racks with clean
water and dry with a clean cloth. Gray
porcelain-coated oven racks may remain
in the oven during the self-cleaning cycle
without being damaged. The shiny, silver­colored oven racks may remain in the oven
during the self-cleaning cycle, but they will
lose their luster and become hard to slide.

It will be necessary to grease all oven rack
side edges with a light coating of vegetable
oil after cleaning them by hand or in the
oven. This will help maintain the ease of
sliding the racks in and out of the oven.

Storage Drawer Removal

To remove the drawer:

Pull the drawer out until it stops.

Lift the front of the drawer until
the stops clear the guides.

Remove the drawer.

To replace the drawer:

Place the drawer rails on the guides.

Push the drawer back until it stops.

Lift the front of the drawer and push
back until the stops clear the guides.

Lower the front of the drawer and
push back until it closes.

Stop guide

Rail

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Oven Light Replacement (models equipped with standard 40-watt appliance bulbs)

Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool
completely.

To remove the cover:

Hold a hand under the cover so
it doesn’t fall when released. With
fingers of the same hand, firmly push
back the wire cover holder. Lift off
the cover.

Do not remove any screws to remove
the cover.

Replace bulb with a 40-watt
appliance bulb.

To replace the cover:

Place it into groove of the light
receptacle. Pull wire forward to the
center of the cover until it snaps into
place.

Connect electrical power to the range.

Wire cover holder

Oven Light Replacement (on some models)

To remove:

Turn the glass cover counterclockwise
1/4 turn until the tabs of the glass
cover clear the grooves of the socket.
Wearing latex gloves may offer
a better grip.

Using gloves or a dry cloth, remove
the bulb by pulling it straight out.

To replace:

Use a new 120/130-volt halogen bulb,
not to exceed 50 watts. Replace the
bulb with the same type of bulb that
was removed. Your model will have
one of the two types shown on
the left. To determine the correct
replacement bulb, check the bulb
terminals. Bulbs with 2 straight pin
terminals are G6.35 bulbs. Bulbs
with 2 looped terminals are G9 bulbs.
(Do not interchange.) Be sure the
replacement bulb is rated 120 volts
or 130 volts (NOT 12 volts).

Using gloves or a dry cloth, remove
the bulb from its packaging. Do not
touch the bulb with bare fingers. Oil
from skin will damage the bulb and
shorten its life.

Push the bulb straight into the
receptacle all the way.

Place the tabs of the glass cover into
the grooves of the socket. Turn the
glass cover clockwise 1/4 turn.

For improved lighting inside the oven,
clean the glass cover frequently using
a wet cloth. This should be done when
the oven is completely cool.

Reconnect electrical power to
the oven.

G6.35 Bulb

Socket

Tab

Glass cover

Receptacle

Use gloves
or cloth

Receptacle

G9 Bulb

Socket

Tab

Glass cover

Receptacle

(on some models)

(on some models)

SHOCK OR BURN HAZARD: Before replacing oven light bulb, disconnect
the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock or burn.

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BURN HAZARD: The glass cover and bulb should be removed when cool.
Touching hot glass with bare hands or a damp cloth can cause burns.

CAUTION

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Cleaning the glass cooktop.

(on some models)

Allow the cooktop to cool.

Use a single-edge razor blade
scraper at approximately a 45°
angle against the glass surface and
scrape the soil. It will be necessary
to apply pressure to the razor
scraper in order to remove the
residue.

After scraping with the razor
scraper, spread a few drops of
CERAMA BRYTE®Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaner on the entire burned residue
area. Use the CERAMA BRYTE

®

Cleaning Pad to remove any
remaining residue.

For additional protection, after all
residue has been removed, polish
the entire surface with CERAMA
BRYTE®Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
and a paper towel.

Burned-On Residue

NOTE: DAMAGE to your glass surface

may occur if you use scrub pads other
than those recommended.

Allow the cooktop to cool.

Spread a few drops of CERAMA
BRYTE®Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
on the entire burned residue area.

Using the included CERAMA BRYTE

®

Cleaning Pad for Ceramic Cooktops,
rub the residue area, applying
pressure as needed.

If any residue remains, repeat
the steps listed above as needed.

For additional protection, after all
residue has been removed, polish
the entire surface with CERAMA
BRYTE®Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner
and a paper towel.

The CERAMA BRYTE®Ceramic Cooktop
Scraper and all recommended supplies
are available through our Parts Center.
See instructions under “To Order Parts”
section on next page.

NOTE: Do not use a dull or
nicked blade.

Heavy, Burned-On Residue

Use a CERAMA BRYTE®Cleaning Pad for
Ceramic Cooktops.

Normal Daily Use Cleaning

ONLY use CERAMA BRYTE®Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner on the glass cooktop.
Other creams may not be as effective.

To maintain and protect the surface of
your glass cooktop, follow these steps:

Before using the cooktop for the
first time, clean it with CERAMA
BRYTE®Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner.
This helps protect the top and makes
cleanup easier.

Daily use of CERAMA BRYTE®Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner will help keep the
cooktop looking new.

Shake the cleaning cream well.
Apply a few drops of CERAMA BRYTE

®

Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner directly
to the cooktop.

Use a paper towel or CERAMA
BRYTE®Cleaning Pad for Ceramic
Cooktops to clean the entire cooktop
surface.

Use a dry cloth or paper towel
to remove all cleaning residue.
No need to rinse.

NOTE: It is very important that you DO
NOT heat the cooktop until it has been
cleaned thoroughly.

Clean your cooktop after
each spill. Use CERAMA
BRYTE®Ceramic Cooktop
Cleaner.

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To order CERAMA BRYTE®Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner and the cooktop
scraper, please call our toll-free number:

National Parts Center

800.626.2002
CERAMA BRYTE®Ceramic

Cooktop Cleaner . . . . . . . . .#WX10X300

CERAMA BRYTE®Ceramic

Cooktop Scraper . . . . . . . . . .#

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Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .#WB64X5027

(Kit includes cream and cooktop scraper)

CERAMA BRYTE®Cleaning Pads for

Ceramic Cooktops . . . . . . .#WX10X350

Turn off all surface units. Remove
hot pans.

Wearing an oven mitt:
a. Use a single-edge razor blade

scraper (CERAMA BRYTE

®

Ceramic Cooktop Scraper)
to move the spill to a cool
area on the cooktop.

b. Remove the spill with

paper towels.

Any remaining spillover should be
left until the surface of the cooktop
has cooled.

Don’t use the surface units again
until all of the residue has been
completely removed.

NOTE: If pitting or indentation in the
glass surface has already occurred, the
cooktop glass will have to be replaced.
In this case, service will be necessary.

Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic

Our testing shows that
if you are cooking high
sugar mixtures such as
jelly or fudge and have
a spillover, it can cause
permanent damage to the
glass surface unless the
spillover is immediately
removed.

Be careful not to slide pots and
pans across your cooktop. It will
leave metal markings on the
cooktop surface.

These marks are removable using
the CERAMA BRYTE

®

Ceramic
Cooktop Cleaner with the CERAMA
BRYTE®Cleaning Pad for Ceramic
Cooktops.

If pots with a thin overlay of
aluminum or copper are allowed
to boil dry, the overlay may leave
black discoloration on the cooktop.

This should be removed
immediately before heating
again or the discoloration
may be permanent.

NOTE: Carefully check the bottom of
pans for roughness that would scratch
the cooktop.

Metal Marks and Scratches

To Order Parts

Glass surface—potential for permanent damage.

To clean the cooktop seal around the
edges of the glass, lay a wet cloth on it

for a few minutes, then wipe clean with
nonabrasive cleaners.

Cooktop Seal

Care and cleaning of the coil cooktop.

(on some models)

Be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the surface units are cool before attempting to remove them.

Surface Units

To clean the surface units, turn the control to
the highest setting for a minute. The coils will
burn off any soil.

To remove a surface unit:

To remove the drip pans for cleaning,
the surface units must be removed first.

Push the surface unit back toward
the receptacle to free the locking tab
from the cooktop.

Lift the surface unit about 1 inch above
the drip pan and pull it out.

Do not lift the surface unit more than 1 inch.
If you do, it may not lie flat on the drip pan
when you plug it back in.

NOTE: Repeated lifting of the surface unit
more than 1 inch above the drip pan can
permanently damage the receptacle.

To replace a surface unit:

Replace the drip pan into the recess
in the cooktop. Make sure the opening
in the pan lines up with the receptacle.

Insert the terminals of the surface unit
through the opening in the drip pan and
into the receptacle.

Push the surface unit in and down to lock
the tab in place so it rests evenly in the
cooktop.

Do not immerse the surface units in liquids of
any kind.

Do not clean the surface units in a dishwasher.

Do not bend the surface unit plug terminals.

Do not attempt to clean, adjust or in any way
repair the plug-in receptacle.

Drip Pans

Remove the surface units. Then lift out the drip
pans.

For best results, clean the drip pans by hand.
Place them in a covered container (or a plastic
bag) with 1⁄4 cup ammonia to loosen the soil.
Rinse with clean water and polish with a clean
soft cloth.

The drip pans may also be cleaned in a
dishwasher.

Clean the area under the drip pans often.
Built-up soil, especially grease, may catch fire.

Do not cover the drip pans with foil. Using foil
so close to the receptacle could cause shock,
fire or damage to the range.

NOTE: If your cooktop is equipped with shiny,
silver-colored drip pans, do not clean them
in the self-cleaning oven. Permanent damage
to the finish can occur.

If your cooktop is equipped with black or gray
porcelain-coated drip pans, they can be cleaned
in the oven during the self-cleaning cycle. Before
you begin a self-cleaning cycle, remove any
heavy soil from the drip pans and place them
on the porcelain-coated oven racks. Do not place
the drip pans directly on the oven bottom. After
the self-cleaning cycle is completed and the drip
pans are cool, wipe them with a damp cloth to
remove any remaining ash or residue.

Lift-Up Cooktop

The entire cooktop may be lifted up and
supported in the up position for easier cleaning.

The surface units do not need to be removed;
however, you may remove one to make raising
the cooktop easier. There are two side supports
that lock into position when the cooktop is
lifted up.

After cleaning under the cooktop with hot,
mild soapy water and a clean cloth, lower the
cooktop. Be careful not to pinch your fingers.

To lower the cooktop, push the rods back and
gently lower the cooktop until it rests in place.

Be sure all surface units are turned off
before raising the cooktop.

Surface unit

Drip pan

Receptacle

Locking
tab

Locking tab

Drip
pan

Cooktop

rim

When properly seated, the locking tab
should lock onto the cooktop rim through
the notch in the drip pan.

Surface

unit

Locking tab

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Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Surface units will not Improper cookware • Use pans which are flat and match the diameter
maintain a rolling boil being used. of the surface unit selected.
or cooking is not
fast enough

Radiant surface units A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
do not work properly blown or the circuit breaker

tripped.

Cooktop controls • Check to see the correct control is set for the surface
improperly set. unit you are using.

Surface unit stops • This is normal. The unit is still on and hot.
glowing when turned
to a lower setting

Scratches (may appear Incorrect cleaning • Scratches are not removable. Tiny scratches will become
as cracks) on radiant methods being used. less visible in time as a result of cleaning.
cooktop glass surface

Cookware with rough bottoms • To avoid scratches, use the recommended cleaning
being used or coarse particles procedures. Make sure bottoms of cookware are clean
(salt or sand) were between before use, and use cookware with smooth bottoms.
the cookware and the surface
of the cooktop.

Cookware has been slid
across the cooktop surface.

Areas of discoloration Food spillovers not cleaned • See the Cleaning the glass cooktop section.
on the radiant glass before next use.

cooktop

Hot surface on a model • This is normal. The surface may appear discolored
with a light-colored glass when it is hot. This is temporary and will disappear
cooktop. as the glass cools.

Plastic melted to Hot cooktop came into • See the Glass surface—potential for permanent damage
the radiant surface contact with plastic placed section in the Cleaning the glass cooktop section.

on the hot cooktop.

Pitting (or indentation) Hot sugar mixture spilled • Call a qualified technician for replacement.
of the radiant glass on the cooktop.
cooktop

Frequent cycling off Improper cookware • Use only flat cookware to minimize cycling.
and on of radiant being used.
surface units

Control signals after You forgot to enter a • Touch the Bake pad and desired temperature or the
entering cooking time bake temperature or Self Clean pad and desired clean time.
or delay start cleaning time.

Coil surface units do The surface units are • With the controls off, check to make sure the surface

not work properly not plugged in solidly. unit is plugged completely into the receptacle.

The surface unit controls • Check to see the correct control is set for the surface
improperly set. unit you are using.

The drip pans are not set • With the controls off, check to make sure the drip
securely in the cooktop. pan is in the recess in the cooktop and that the

opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle.

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Food does not bake Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section.
or roast properly

Rack position is incorrect, • See the Using the oven section.
or the rack is not level.

Incorrect cookware or cookware

• See the Using the oven section.

of improper size being used.

Oven thermostat needs • See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
adjustment. section.

Clock and timer do Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
not work inserted in the electrical outlet. grounded outlet.

A fuse in your home may • Replace the fuse, or reset the circuit breaker.
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.

Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the clock and timer section.

Control is in Energy Saver • See the Energy Saver Mode section.
Mode.

Oven light does Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb.
not work

Switch operating light • Call for service.
is broken.

Food does not Door not open to the broil stop • See the Using the oven section.
broil properly position as recommended.

Oven controls improperly set. • Make sure you touch the Broil Hi/Lo pad.

Improper rack position • See the Broiling Guide.
being used.

Cookware not suited • For best results, use a pan designed for broiling.
for broiling.

In some areas the power • Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.
(voltage) may be low.

• Broil for the longest period of time recommended
in the Broiling Guide.

Oven temperature too Oven thermostat • See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
hot or too cold needs adjustment. section.

Oven will not work Plug on range is not • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live,

completely inserted in properly grounded outlet.
the electrical outlet.

A fuse in your home may • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
be blown, or the circuit
breaker tripped.

Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section.

Door left in the locked • If necessary, allow the oven to cool; then unlock
position. the door.

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Storage drawer Rear drawer support is • Reposition the drawer. See the Storage Drawer
is crooked on top of the guide rail. Removal instructions in the Care and cleaning

of the range section.

Storage drawer Power cord may be • Reposition the drawer and power cord. See the
won’t close obstructing drawer Storage Drawer Removal instructions in the Care and

in the lower back cleaning of the range section.
of the range.

Rear drawer support is • Reposition the drawer. See the Storage Drawer
on top of the guide rail. Removal instructions in the Care and cleaning of the

range section.

Oven will not self-clean The oven temperature is • Allow the oven to cool to room temperature and

too high to set a self-clean reset the controls.
operation.

Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the self-cleaning oven section.

Oven door is not in the locked • Make sure you move the door latch handle all the
position. way to the right.

“Crackling” or This is the sound of the • This is normal.
“popping” sound metal heating and cooling

during both the cooking and
cleaning functions.

Excessive smoking Excessive soil. • Touch the Clear/Off pad. Open the windows to
during a clean cycle rid the room of smoke. Wait until the light on the

Self Clean pad goes off. Wipe up the excess soil and

reset the clean cycle.

Oven door will not Oven too hot. • Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature.
unlock

Oven not clean after Oven controls not properly set. • See the Using the self-cleaning oven section.
a clean cycle

Oven was heavily soiled. • Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean

cycle. Heavily soiled ovens may need to self-clean
again or for a longer period of time.

“F –” and a number You have a function • Disconnect all power to the range for at least
or letter flash error code. 30 seconds and then reconnect power. If the function
in the display error code repeats, call for service.

• On self-cleaning models, if a function error code
appears during the self-cleaning cycle, check the oven
door latch. The latch may have been moved, if only
slightly, from the locked position. Make sure the latch
is moved to the right as far as it will go. Touch the
Clear/Off pad. Allow the oven to cool for one hour.
Put the oven back into operation.

Water remaining on This is normal. • Remove any remaining water with a dry cloth
oven floor after Steam or sponge.
Clean cycle

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Before you call for service…

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Display flashes “bAd” The installed connection • Contact installer or electrician to correct miswire.
then “linE” with a from the house to the unit
loud tone is miswired.

Display goes blank A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

blown, or the circuit breaker
tripped.

The clock is turned off from • See the Using the clock and timer and/or the Energy
showing in the display. Saver Mode section.

Display flashes Power failure. • Reset the clock.

Unable to get the Oven control pads were • The Bake and Broil Hi/Lo pads must be touched
display to show “SF” not pressed properly. at the same time and held for 3 seconds.

Power outage, Power outage or surge. • Reset the clock. If the oven was in use, you must reset
clock flashes it by touching the Clear/Off pad, setting the clock

and resetting any cooking function.

“Burning” or “oily” This is normal in a new oven • To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a
odor emitting from and will disappear in time. minimum of 3 hours. See the Using the self-cleaning
the vent oven section.

Strong odor An odor from the insulation • This is temporary.

around the inside of the
oven is normal for the first
few times the oven is used.

Drawer does not slide The drawer is out of • Fully extend the drawer and push it all the way in.
smoothly or drags alignment. See the Care and cleaning of the range section.

Drawer is overloaded or load • Reduce weight. Redistribute drawer contents.
is unbalanced.

Warming/lower oven A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
drawer will not work blown, or the circuit breaker

tripped.

Controls improperly set. • See the Warming drawer section.

Excessive condensation

Liquid in drawer. • Remove liquid.

in the drawer

Uncovered foods. • Cover food with lid or aluminum foil.

Temperature setting too high. • Reduce temperature setting.

Food dries out in the Moisture escaping. • Cover food with lid or aluminum foil.
warming/lower oven

Drawer not fully closed. • Push drawer in until latch engages.

drawer

Fan Noise A convection fan will turn on • This is normal operation of the convection fan.

for 10 seconds during the oven
preheat cycle of the convection
bake and then turn off.

After oven is preheated, • This is normal operation of the convection fan.
the convection fan will run
continuously in one direction
during convection baking.

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GE Electric Range Warranty. GEAppliances.com

For The Period Of: GE Will Provide:

One Year Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.

From the date of the During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor
original purchase and in-home service to replace the defective part.

■ Service trips to your home to teach you how to use

the product.

■ Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.

■ Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used

for other than the intended purpose or used
commercially.

■ Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit

breakers.

■ Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods

or acts of God.

■ Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible

defects with this appliance.

■ Damage caused after delivery.

■ Product not accessible to provide required service.

What GE Will Not Cover:

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for
home use within the US A . If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not
available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized
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All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,
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Staple your receipt here.

Proof of the original purchase

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under the warranty.

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